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# UK by-election

Last year

2022

Johnson ‘full of optimism’ as voting closes in two crucial UK by-elections

The two by-elections, both triggered after the previous Tory MPs resigned due to scandals, are seen as key tests for Boris Johnson’s leadership.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 10:06 PM

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Boris Johnson faces key by-election triggered by resignation of MP over lobbying scandal

The constituency is considered ultra-safe for the Tories.

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Dec 16th 2021, 7:17 AM